
The
role of a Montessori teacher is that of an observer whose
ultimate goal is to intervene less and less as the child
develops. The teacher creates an atmosphere of calm, order and
joy in the classroom and is there to help and encourage the
children in all their efforts, allowing them to develop
self-confidence and inner discipline. With the younger students
at each level, the teacher is more active, demonstrating the use
of materials and presenting activities based on an assessment of
the child's requirements. Knowing how to observe constructively
and when, and how much, to intervene, is one of the most
important talents the Montessori teacher acquires during a
rigorous course of training at AMI training centres throughout
the world.
"The child has other powers than ours, and the creation he achieves is no small one; it is everything."
- The Absorbent Mind, Dell Publishing, 1984 pg. 34